Emotiva ERC-1 CD Player --- Review

[RoadRunner6]

I find a lot of sceptical and negative remarks about Emotiva and my purchases of their products. I actually find these quite reasonable comments for those who have not done the extensive research I did before I bought them. There are lots of companies that have come out with amazing prices only to find their products are second or third rate or worse. So I understand the initial reaction that the Emotiva product descriptions and specification claims versus the prices are just "too good to be true."

I don't know if this will change anyone's mind but I think is certainly food for thought. I feel most people at least feel that the Carver line of products are of very good performance and value. In fact I have seen people state in posts that there is no way the Emotiva products would match Sunfire amps or pre's with similar specifications at 1/2 to 1/3 the price or less.

Here are some photos of the rear panel and the remote control of the Emotiva's DMC-1 Audio/Video Processor, which sold for $1499, 5 year warranty (discontinued).





Here are some photos of the rear panel and the remote control of the Sunfire Theater Grand III Surround Sound Processor, which sold for $3495, 2 year warranty (discontinued).





Look closely, do you see any similarities? Think they look like they are the same exact unit? Bingo!

Now understand I'm not saying these were two great products, there were some cons. I think this was in fact Emotiva's first pre/pro. The point I want to make with this comparison is that we have the Sunfire sold by traditional methods thru retail outlets at $3495 and the Emotiva factory direct at $1499! (I believe the prices later went up on both units, the Sunfire about $4000 or so and the Emo around $2400 or so, still a big difference ..... I think Emotiva has further increased their efficiency in manufacturing and costs and have even a greater price advantage).

So next time anyone thinks that an Emotiva price seems too good to be true, think again.

RR6

(sorry, don't know how this little photo sneaked in right below me?)